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EspañolEvery conjugal love union can be a strong story, full of intense events, extraordinarily human, authentic, and beautiful. We can also make it a cheap and short story. We can live it like great artists, and our children are the spectators. They are always seated, for free, in the first row.
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“…we need to help young people discover the dignity and beauty of marriage. They should be helped to perceive the attraction of a complete union that elevates and perfects the social dimension of existence, gives sexuality its deepest meaning, and benefits children by offering them the best context for their growth and development.” (The Joy of Love, n.205)
Commentary
Gina and Liliana are long-time friends. They are both young professionals. They have just received an invitation to the wedding of Adela, a friend from university. Gina is surprised with the invitation: “What a crazy thing to do, get married!” she says, referring to the bride, “She has just finished her degree, she has not enjoyed life yet!”
Liliana replies: “Gina, why are you so afraid of marriage? What do you mean Adela has not enjoyed life? Getting married is the most beautiful thing that can happen to Adela! Can you imagine what it is worth to be able to share with the guy you love a joint project that will last for the rest of your life? Can you imagine what it is worth to form a family with him, have children, and raise them? To experience the satisfaction of fighting alongside him every day to make your children good people, loved, and happy to be alive.
To face all the challenges life puts in your way alongside your partner; to share each other intimately, as loyal and faithful accomplices, while helping and keeping one another company… is the best. You will not find that anywhere else. Moreover, not just watching your children grow up, but also your grandchildren. Your own flesh and blood. Gina, picture it, and you will see how Adela is not crazy but actually very sane.
